$199; https://www.jaybirdsport.com/ Jaybird already makes some of the best workout earbuds on earth. Now, they’re even better. The newest model has absolutely mind-boggling sound quality, coupled with active noise cancellation. Oh and 24 hours of battery life. You can drop…
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PowerVision S1
Pocket-sized gimbal with advanced AI tracking and PowerFollow that doubles as a wireless power bank. https://igg.me/at/powervisions1/x#/ Smartphones have evolved to be compact digital powerhouses. Over the years, they have made the voice recorder, point-and-shoot camera, and telephone nearly obsolete. Applications…
Editor’s Choice: SLEEPPHONES
SleepPhones were designed to sit over the ear making them comfortable even for side sleepers. I love the new SleepPhones, wireless sleep headphones that are basically traditional headphones made bed-friendly and cord-free. The plush soft headband, made of the company’s…
Nimble CHAMP Pro Portable Battery Pack
$99; www.gonimble.comThe CHAMP Pro portable battery pack by Nimble is sleek, dependable, and, best of all, eco-friendly. Its housing is made with recycled plastic and it has a recycled-paper packaging that’s biodegradable. With a 60-watt USB-C output and a battery…
Editor’s Choice: PhotoSpring 10 Digital Photo Frame
When digital cameras exploded in popularity two decades ago, digital photo frames also became ubiquitous. But as iPads, laptops and tablets were introduced to the market, digital photo frames waned in popularity and often wound up deeply discounted. These earlier…
Editor’s Choice: SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Pro
All-new true wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling and incredible sound $129; https://us.soundcore.com/collections/true-wireless/products/a3951011 Tiny wireless earbuds are the hottest trend in audio technology, and the latest offering from SoundSore, the Liberty Air 2 Pro, provides amazing sound at a nice…
SYNCH by INTELLI
Fit all your essentials in one convenient storage tote, safely and securely $39.99; https://intelli.co/collections/cases-screen-protection/products/synch-tech-organizer With all of the smart products in our homes … everything from modems and routers to smartphones and tablets … we tend to collect a lot…
Editor’s Choice: Ranger Camera Crossbody Backpack
$199; https://www.hexbrand.com/pages/hex-ranger-camera-crossbody I’m a hug fan of versatile backpacks, so I was thrilled when HEX launched the Ranger Camera Crossbody, the newest member of HEX’s popular Ranger line of camera bags. The Crossbody is smaller and slimmer than the award-winning…
Editor’s Choice: AUKEY Omnia Mix4 100W 4-Port Charger
$56.99; www.aukey.com or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GFBLGKY?th=1 Let’s face it, most Americans have had to forego traveling for the past year, but that could all change in the second half of 2021. I’m always scrambling for a USB charger when I travel. That’s…
Apollo II Series
$39.99; https://phoozy.com/products/apollo-ii-insulated-phone-case-agion-antimicrobial?variant=37579237753025 This new protective capsule features an AGION Antimicrobial SoftTouch lining which automatically releases germ-inhibiting antimicrobial properties whenever bacteria and microbes are present. When a phone is slipped into the case, the lining goes into action against microbes and…